Juliana and Olivia on Mama's childhood rocking horse.
Mike and I pulled out the old coffee table. I say old, because it has been stored since the girls were born. We didn't have the space for it, but now that the girls are getting bigger they are able to use the table to eat their snacks and read a book, unbelievable! We are really excited for them.
Juliana at the table.
Olivia at the table.
The girls are talking a lot more. Juliana can say her own name and Olivia will get it one of these times. Juliana has also said her first sentence. "Why did you do that?" She says this in response when something is dropped or a video is turned off. I am trying to teach them the word "belly button" but so far I only get "bla bla". The girls have developed their own language. They talk to each other when they play and get very excited when get to wake each other up from a nap, "sissy! sissy!", and then they start screaming.
It is great to see my girls play so well together. They do have their moments when they are sassy and frustrated and arms start flailing and babies start crying. This is when I have to explain to them that it is not ok to hit and that it hurts. We still don't have that concept down.
Sweet Olivia.
Sweet Juliana.
Sassy Olivia.
Both girls are eating well now. They are able to eat soy foods and all fruit. This is such a relief as I am able to prepare normal meals for all of us to eat. I don't have to mash their food as much as they are able to grind really well. We have not gotten any new teeth yet, but I am sure they will come in due time.
Besides eating the girls are picking up a new sport, besides running of course, its golf. Daddy has been taking time on the weekends to teach the girls how to swing with a club. So cute to watch and they love it. I can't wait until we all can go to the golf range and teach them with real clubs.
Daddy with Olivia
Olivia Swinging at the ball.
Olivia still swinging at the ball.
This past Friday, we decided to add art to our lives once a month. This month the girls learned to paint on canvas. It wasn't hard, and what beautiful masterpieces they made. I thought that this was going to be one of those fling the paint experiences, but it wasn't. My little angels sat in their highchairs and focused on the task at hand. They loved the feel of the paint on their fingers and didn't even try to eat it. What a great experience.
Juliana and Olivia
Olivia examining her fingers.
Juliana painting.
Our family has started something new. We posted a map in the girls room and have marked with stickers the places we visit as a family. We have not gone to many yet, but we plan to have the map filled with stickers one day. This fall we will be able to mark Washington D.C. with a sticker. October 30 their mama will be running in the Marine Corps Marathon. This will be the girls' first experience in a hotel room and mama's first marathon. We are all very excited. While we are there we will be able to stay one night with cousins Tina and John. We are excited for the girls to finally meet them.
Well, besides growing, talking, and playing we have been real busy being a little family. Sharing lots of love with each other and those around us. Can't wait for whats in store for next month.
Big girl Juliana.
Big girl Olivia.
